I don't think so Squirrelman. I know what a weeping fork seal looks like and I don't see any evidence of it. I cleaned the pads and the disc...
Hey gang, My front brakes are contaminated with oil/fluid. I am not sure where it came from but I suspect it is from the anti-dive mechanism. It...
+100 on the heat. It's amazing what that will do to rusted, stuck or glued on fasteners.
Anyone know the size o-rings for a 1986 VF500? These are for the metal and plastic fuel transfer tubes. Also, how do you get the ones on the...
Welcome. Lot's of good advice here. Here's one: get yourself a factory manual.
Cheaper still at McMaster Carr. I paid .60 each for mine.
I doubt you could figure out a way to run pods on these so yes, go to ebay for an air box. That carb is mess. Make sure you unscrew the fuel...
No. The VJMC ride is on the 27th in South Carolina. The National Rally is in Helen on the 22.
Thanks for the response commrad. I get how shimming the needles would help. What thickness? My carbs are currently apart for the third round of...
Hey commrad, I'd like to know more about the needle shims. I think mine is leaning out there as well. Can you share the details? Thanks, Jim
Well that certianly helps clear things up for the main jets. Any idea about the pilot jets?
Greetings from the States! I found my factory manual and it says the main jets should be 90 front and rear. It does not say what the pilot...
Hey, can anyone tell me what the stock jetting should be for a 1986 VF500F? I have a clymer manual but I really don't trust it. Currently I am...
Gave up on the plugs. It looks like the PO drilled a hole in the disc/plug and pulled them out. I have no idea why unless it was to swap in a...
Ugh. Just went to install it and the + and - are on opposite ends. Back it goes....
Take some measurements and go to McMaster-Carr. Get a 100 or so and you will be able to send the leftovers out to your new friends :biggrin:
I just picked up a universal power (UP) battery for $39 on eBay. I have not installed it yet but will give feedback as soon as I do.
Perfect. Thanks.
My plug wires are a mess. The boots are wrapped in black tape and the wires themselves are cracked and showing the core. Besides buying NOS wires...
Doing some cleanup on the carbs. I found the source of a vacuum leak where it looks like it was "repaired" with jb weld. I can fix it the same way...
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